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I Made A ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Monopoly Board
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I Made A ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Monopoly Board

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A few months back, I saw a “Lord of the Rings” Monopoly board game on Ebay and thought: “We wants it, we needs it!” (in Gollum’s voice). But then I took a closer look and saw that there is a parking lot in Middle-Earth. The board game was also expensive and the shipment would cost me double the price of the product. But mostly – that parking lot bothered me. And the policeman. So I decided to make my version of the board game.

I found an old wooden box in the basement, wrote down the dimensions of the box and started thinking of ideas for the design of the board. Since I’m a big fan of the “Lord of the Rings”, I wanted to be immersed in the story. So, instead of a parking lot, I put Weathertop. Instead of the policeman, I put Shelob… You get where I’m going with this. The board design was made with Adobe Illustrator, then printed and coated. In order to avoid a mess, I created wooden partitions inside the box – so the money, cards, dices, houses and metal figures wouldn’t mix.

When I was finished I was happy and proud! I made something unique and something that I love. It took me two weeks to do it properly, but I think it was worth it. This is my precious.

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Eris
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Will you marry me? ♥ ... Or can I marry your Monopoly?

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, sorry I'm already married to my Monopoly and I don't want a divorce. But I'm very flattered and glad that you like us :)

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Maureen Mower
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do realize you could make a fortune if you were willing to replicate the process and sell them, right? While I only wish I could afford it, there are LOTR fans I know who would easily pay $500 for that - maybe even more. ************* If you could find a supply of similar boxes, would you make it again if someone were willing to pay?

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If someone really wants one sure, why not. I made a new version, bigger and with more details. I'm planing to make more game projects so you can follow on this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HandmadeLOTRMonopoly/

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately no. I only have two images of the old box before I started to make the inside of the box.

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AnnRos'a
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great! But if you sell any make sure you get written permission from LOTR creater & Parker Brothers! Those are both copyrighted material...

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tnx! Yes I'm aware of that, didn't had plans to sell it, I just made one for myself. Had no clue that people would actually like this post. Who knows, maybe in the future, but definitely I'll ask for permissions before I decide to do anything. Since you mentioned it, do you know how to get permission? I mean, I just write a letter to LOTR creater & Parker Brothers and wait for a reply? Never done that so if you know anything I would like to hear your opinion :)

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Brad Snyder
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever mass produce this board, I would easily pay 100 bucks for it. I know it’s worth a lot more but for me, $100 for monopoly board is a lot! I.e., major compliment. Many kudos to the creator of a monopoly board we will never see on the main market, unfortunately. Captain Duke from California.

Josie Moore
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this comment is late coming but if I wanted to make my own what are the dimensions of your box??

Sarah Thompson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I have a cope or an image of the game board you are using? It's wonderful.

DocgWorldz
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any chance you'd share the Illustrator file that you used for the board?

DocgWorldz
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any chance you'd share the illustrator file you used for the game board?

Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tnx!! Actually I didn't had plans to sell it, just made one for myself because I'm a big fan of LOTR. Who knows, maybe in the future, but first I have to ask for permissions from LOTR creator before I decide to do anything.

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Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not :D Also...I'm thinking of making a new redesign of a another board game, when I'm done I will post it.

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Eris
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Will you marry me? ♥ ... Or can I marry your Monopoly?

Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, sorry I'm already married to my Monopoly and I don't want a divorce. But I'm very flattered and glad that you like us :)

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Maureen Mower
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do realize you could make a fortune if you were willing to replicate the process and sell them, right? While I only wish I could afford it, there are LOTR fans I know who would easily pay $500 for that - maybe even more. ************* If you could find a supply of similar boxes, would you make it again if someone were willing to pay?

Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If someone really wants one sure, why not. I made a new version, bigger and with more details. I'm planing to make more game projects so you can follow on this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HandmadeLOTRMonopoly/

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Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately no. I only have two images of the old box before I started to make the inside of the box.

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AnnRos'a
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great! But if you sell any make sure you get written permission from LOTR creater & Parker Brothers! Those are both copyrighted material...

Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tnx! Yes I'm aware of that, didn't had plans to sell it, I just made one for myself. Had no clue that people would actually like this post. Who knows, maybe in the future, but definitely I'll ask for permissions before I decide to do anything. Since you mentioned it, do you know how to get permission? I mean, I just write a letter to LOTR creater & Parker Brothers and wait for a reply? Never done that so if you know anything I would like to hear your opinion :)

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Brad Snyder
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever mass produce this board, I would easily pay 100 bucks for it. I know it’s worth a lot more but for me, $100 for monopoly board is a lot! I.e., major compliment. Many kudos to the creator of a monopoly board we will never see on the main market, unfortunately. Captain Duke from California.

Josie Moore
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this comment is late coming but if I wanted to make my own what are the dimensions of your box??

Sarah Thompson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I have a cope or an image of the game board you are using? It's wonderful.

DocgWorldz
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any chance you'd share the Illustrator file that you used for the board?

DocgWorldz
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any chance you'd share the illustrator file you used for the game board?

Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tnx!! Actually I didn't had plans to sell it, just made one for myself because I'm a big fan of LOTR. Who knows, maybe in the future, but first I have to ask for permissions from LOTR creator before I decide to do anything.

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Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not :D Also...I'm thinking of making a new redesign of a another board game, when I'm done I will post it.

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